Deadly shooting in El Paso, Texas

By Harmeet Kaur and Christina Kline, CNN

Updated 9:13 a.m. ET, August 5, 2019
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11:37 p.m. ET, August 3, 2019

Photo of the suspect

A photo of Patrick Crusius, who three sources identified to CNN as the suspect in Saturday's shooting, was provided to CNN by a law enforcement source.  

11:15 p.m. ET, August 3, 2019

O'Rourke calls President Trump a racist, blames shootings on his rhetoric and tweets

A reporter asked Democratic presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke, an El Paso native, the following question during an interview Saturday:

"Regarding the manifesto and everything that was in it, fears about Hispanic immigration and all that, does any of this fall at the feet of President Donald Trump and his rhetoric that's been growing over the last couple weeks and his alleged racist tweets and other rhetoric?"

O’Rourke said, "Yes."

"We've had a rise in hate crimes every single one of the last three years, during an administration where you have a president who's called Mexicans rapists and criminals. Though Mexican immigrants commit crimes at a far lower rate than those born here in the country, he has tried to make us afraid of them, to some real effect and consequence, attempting to ban all Muslims from this country. The day he signed that executive order the mosque in Victoria, Texas, was burned to the ground. Those chants that we heard in Greenville, North Carolina, 'send her back,' talking about our fellow American citizens, duly elected to represent their constituents in the congress who happen to be women of color. He is a racist and he stokes racism in this country, and it does not just offend our sensibilities. It fundamentally changes the character of this country and it leads to violence."

9:56 p.m. ET, August 3, 2019

FBI opens domestic terror investigation into the El Paso shooting

From CNN's Josh Campbell

A source familiar with the investigative process says the FBI has opened a domestic terrorism investigation into the mass shooting in El Paso to be worked concurrent to the state investigation, with Texas authorities taking the lead. 

The FBI, the source indicated, is surging resources from neighboring satellite offices in Texas and assets are on standby to assist should the state request.

9:52 p.m. ET, August 3, 2019

Trump condemns 'hateful act' in El Paso

President Donald Trump called the mass shooting Saturday an "act of cowardice," and said there "are no reasons or excuses that will ever justify killing people."

He ended his two-tweet message by saying both he and first lady Melania Trump sent "heartfelt thoughts and prayers to the great people of Texas."

9:36 p.m. ET, August 3, 2019

FBI is seeking photos and videos from the deadly shooting in El Paso

The FBI is asking witnesses who took photos or videos during the shooting in El Paso, Texas, to submit their unedited media to them for examination.

Files can be submitted here.

9:00 p.m. ET, August 3, 2019

Walmart CEO: 'I can't believe I'm sending a note like this twice in one week'

Walmart CEO Doug McMillon posted an Instagram message in the wake of the deadly shooting at a store in El Paso, Texas.

"I can't believe I'm sending a note like this twice in one week," he said. "My heart aches for the community in El Paso, especially for the associates and customers at store 2201 and the families of the victims of today’s tragedy. I’m praying for them and I hope you will join me.”

A disgruntled Walmart employee killed two co-workers and wounded an officer at a Mississippi store on July 30.

8:49 p.m. ET, August 3, 2019

Three Mexicans among those killed in El Paso shooting

From CNN's Kay Guerrero

Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador said on Twitter that three Mexicans are among those killed in the shooting in El Paso, Texas.

Additionally, six Mexicans are wounded, Mexico’s Secretary of Foreign Affairs, Marcelo Ebrard, said on Twitter.

President López Obrador offered his condolences to family and friends of those affected by the shooting.

"Our support and solidarity to the American people, to the US government and our complete support to our con-nationals. That's the instruction I've given to the Secretariat of Foreign Affairs and to the [Mexican] Consul in El Paso, Texas," the President said. 

López Obrador added that he was "shocked" by the news.

8:42 p.m. ET, August 3, 2019

Suspected shooter attended Collin College

From CNN’s Dylan Miettinen

Suspected shooter Patrick Crusius attended Collin College in McKinney, Texas, from 2017-2019, according to a statement from District President Dr. Neil Matkin.

"We are saddened and horrified by the news of the shooting today in El Paso, Texas. A student by the name of Patrick Crusius attended Collin College from fall 2017 through spring 2019," Matkin said in the statement.

"Collin College is prepared to cooperate fully with state and federal authorities in their investigation of this senseless tragedy. We join the governor and all Texans in expressing our heartfelt concern for the victims of the shooting and their loved ones."

8:10 p.m. ET, August 3, 2019

Another Walmart in the area is closing for the day

After a deadly shooting at a Walmart store in El Paso, Texas, another Walmart about 15 miles southeast of the city has closed for the day.

The city of Socorro, Texas, tweeted that its local Walmart was closing to allow its employees to go home. Socorro Police is monitoring all shopping districts in the area.

"After speaking with our police department, the neighborhood Walmart will be closing for the rest of the day allowing their employees to go home for the day. Socorro PD is actively patrolling and will be monitoring all shopping districts," the city said on Twitter.

Earlier today, Walmart's corporate headquarters tweeted about the shooting:

"We're in shock over the tragic events at Cielo Vista Mall in El Paso, where store 2201 & club 6502 are located. We’re praying for the victims, the community & our associates, as well as the first responders. We’re working closely with law enforcement & will update as appropriate."